Problem
I. Define the legal concepts of homicide, murder, and manslaughter using legal language found in Chapter 6 of the textbook. What is the difference between first degree murder, second degree murder, and manslaughter in legal terms?
II. Choose one case described in detail in the article Healthcare Serial Killers as Confidence Men and present the facts as to whether it is first degree murder, second degree murder, or manslaughter. You can choose the case of Gwen Graham/Catherine Wood, Beverly Allitt, Harold Shipman, Waltrand Wagner and his associates, and Michael Swango. Explain your findings based on what a judge and jury would find for the case you choose from the article.
III. Using the article Healthcare Serial Killers as Confidence Men and the textbook as your guide, describe what steps you would take as a healthcare manager to reduce the possibility of the case you chose above happening in your facility. Think about and describe the policies and procedures you need to have in place to ensure that no potential serial killers can ever harm patients under your watch as a healthcare manager.